
Hellooooo!
The last few days have been fairly quiet. I read a few books and made a number of small foot journeys, including the reclining Buddha at Wat Po. Have been avoiding tuk tuk drivers since my unlucky run in earlier in the week so have covered little groud. Day before yesterday I walked to the Golden Mount and made my way to the peak. The views of Bangkok, though not pretty, were vast. At the very top of the mount there is a large stupa holding a Buddha relic and at each corner, there are hundreds of tiny prayer bells ringing in the wind. The sound was quite heavenly! I tried to record it but the bells were inaudible amongst the wind and amplified announcements. As I walked around the periphery I found a tiny ladybird resting on the wall, must have ridden an air current all the way up!
Today I have arrived in Trat having spent all day yesterday travelling. First boat to the skytrain then all the way to the end of the line. I love the skytrain... not for its futuristic journey through the sky, but they have tv's in the carriages and the thai ads are really funny! Caught a taxi out to the Mo Chit bus terminal - I had no idea how far out it was so spent lots of time praying that I would arrive safely. However, the taxi driver was lovely and showed me where to go to get tickets.
Having left Bangkok, I am glad for fresh(er) air. I so look forward to the sea breeze when I arrive at the ocean! Have just walked the main street of Trat (and was invited to take a taxi by only one driver - miracle!). It is lovely that many of the shops have collections of pot plants out the front, and some have half-barrels filled with lotus and tiny fish, just like in Bagkok. Amongst the dirt and hazy air, these bring touches of beauty to the city.
Will be heading into tourist land (Koh Chang) this afternoon so will make a pilgrimage out to the local Wat for some meditation.
If I don't write again in the next few days, Merry Christmas everyone!!
Love Chelle
The last few days have been fairly quiet. I read a few books and made a number of small foot journeys, including the reclining Buddha at Wat Po. Have been avoiding tuk tuk drivers since my unlucky run in earlier in the week so have covered little groud. Day before yesterday I walked to the Golden Mount and made my way to the peak. The views of Bangkok, though not pretty, were vast. At the very top of the mount there is a large stupa holding a Buddha relic and at each corner, there are hundreds of tiny prayer bells ringing in the wind. The sound was quite heavenly! I tried to record it but the bells were inaudible amongst the wind and amplified announcements. As I walked around the periphery I found a tiny ladybird resting on the wall, must have ridden an air current all the way up!
Today I have arrived in Trat having spent all day yesterday travelling. First boat to the skytrain then all the way to the end of the line. I love the skytrain... not for its futuristic journey through the sky, but they have tv's in the carriages and the thai ads are really funny! Caught a taxi out to the Mo Chit bus terminal - I had no idea how far out it was so spent lots of time praying that I would arrive safely. However, the taxi driver was lovely and showed me where to go to get tickets.
Having left Bangkok, I am glad for fresh(er) air. I so look forward to the sea breeze when I arrive at the ocean! Have just walked the main street of Trat (and was invited to take a taxi by only one driver - miracle!). It is lovely that many of the shops have collections of pot plants out the front, and some have half-barrels filled with lotus and tiny fish, just like in Bagkok. Amongst the dirt and hazy air, these bring touches of beauty to the city.
If I don't write again in the next few days, Merry Christmas everyone!!
Love Chelle
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